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Set in modern-day America, Peacock's new one-hour drama series 'Bel-Air' re-imagines the beloved sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' through a new, dramatic take on Will's complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air.
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Bel-Air (TV Series 2022– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Feb 9, 2024 · Bel-Air has added Vic Mensa and Alycia Pascual-Peña to the cast for its upcoming third season. The Peacock series reimagines the iconic 90s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, with the...
- Jabari Banks Portrays Will Smith in ‘Bel-Air’
- Cassandra Freeman Portrays Vivian Banks in ‘Bel-Air’
- Jimmy Akingbola Portrays Geoffrey Thompson in ‘Bel-Air’
- Olly Sholotan Portrays Carlton Banks in ‘Bel-Air’
- Adrian Holmes Portrays Uncle Phillip Banks in ‘Bel-Air’
- Coco Jones Portrays Hilary Banks in ‘Bel-Air’
- Akira Akbar Portrays Ashley Banks in ‘Bel-Air’
- Simone Joy Jones Portrays Lisa in ‘Bel-Air’
- Jordan L. Jones Portrays Jazz in ‘Bel-Air’
- Stevonte Hart Portrays Tray Melbert in ‘Bel-Air’
The dramatic re-edition introduces the audience to a straight-A standout basketball player who has to relocate from his West Philadelphia hood to a Los Angeles, wealthy suburb after an altercation with a notorious drug dealer. While attempting to fit into a different culture in LA and way of life in the mansion, 16-year-old Will Smithattempts to fi...
Will’s beloved Aunt Viv strikes a bit of nostalgia with the Fresh Prince of Bel-Airfans as her love for her nephew and family is immediately apparent. However, the Peacock series paints her as a renowned artist who stepped back for Uncle Phil’s political aspirations with dreams of returning to the industry.
The fan-favorite sarcastic butler is reprised as a no-nonsense house manager who seemingly has a dangerous side. In the reimagined series, Geoffrey also seems to have more of a confidant relationship with Uncle Phil.
Will’s cousin, and the second eldest Banks’ child, has taken a darker turn for Bel-Airfrom the once respectful and goofy goody two shoes. Carlton is setting up as the villain of the series, now a lacrosse player who seemingly has a drug dependency.
Uncle Phil continues his political aspirations in Peacock’s Bel-Airas he is running for district attorney of the city when Will moves in. Similar to the sitcom, the Banks’ kids admire their strict patriarch.
The eldest Banks is reimagined with a more determined and career-focused Hilary Banks, who wants to move out of her parent’s home and make a name for herself. Hilary remains a fan favorite even though she’s no longer as ditsy and snobby as the sitcom portrayed.
The youngest Banks isn’t as intrigued with her older cousin as in Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In the dramatic Peacock series, Ashley idolizes her oldest sister and is more interested in figuring out her own journey.
The main character’s love interest takes an interesting turn for Bel-Airas she previously dated Carlton before they met. Additionally, her father is a police chief which seemingly proves an issue for Will.
Will’s best friend Jazz, remembered for getting thrown out of the mansion and his unrequited crush on Hilary, is reimagined with a business-savvy vinyl store owner and a taxi driver. After all, Bel-Airmight feature a Hilary and Jazz love story.
Will’s best friend from Philly, named Ice Tray (Don Cheadle) in the sitcom, has more of a presence in the Bel-Airseries but doesn’t express a romantic interest in Hilary this time.
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Sep 29, 2020 · Now, exactly thirty years after Fresh Prince first aired, the original cast of the show will be reuniting for a special reunion event on HBO Max this fall, which will be unscripted and will celebrate Fresh Prince’s immense cultural impact.
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Apr 7, 2022 · The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air has gotten a reboot on Peacock titled Bel-Air. While the new series takes its inspiration from the classic Will Smith sitcom, the tone of the show is expected to be different. Bel-Air stems from a video by Morgan Cooper that went viral on YouTube and caught the attention of Smith.
